Sorry, soap fans. Oprah won't help you save shows

Since ABC announced on April 14 that it is cancelling "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," Hoover has stepped up to the plate to try to help fans convince the network to reverse its decision. But one person who won't be trying to save the soaps? Oprah Winfrey.

She may be one of the most powerful women in the world, but even she knows when something's a lost cause. The talk-show host has uploaded a video to YouTube explaining why she won't be lending a hand to the many soap fans who have written to beg for her help. Check it out: